“We've got such a vast selection of beers we thought it would be great to put on a Brewfest and give customers a chance to sample them,” she said.

“This is a 'can't miss event,' as Yankee Brew News has described it,” continued Faufaw, part-owner and acting manager of Ryan & Casey Liquors, the event’s host establishment. “This Brew Fest ends up being very educational as well … (with the) knowledge passed on to Brewfest goers.”

Judging by the list of brewers and brews at this year’s event, there’s plenty of knowledge to go around.

Other special guests will include Jon Cadoux (owner and head-brewer of Peak Organic), Chris Sellars and Jeremy Krusas (brewers from The People's Pint), Jason Hunter (one of the original Berkshire Brewing Co. brewers), Andris Veidis (founder and brew-master of Blue Hills Brewery), Will Shelton (owner of High & Mighty), John Hebert (co-owner and brewer for Paper City Brewery), Ray McNeill (owner and brew-master of McNeill's Brewery), and Gregg Berman (owner of Clown Shoes Brewery).

While the libation might lure you to the Brewfest, the folks at Ryan & Casey have booked some entertainment to keep you there.

Burlington, Vt., funk/rock outfit Bearquarium and Northampton’s Primate Fiasco will be performing live. And while I could attempt to describe their sounds by throwing comparisons into the mix, wouldn’t you rather just check them out for yourself?

"We love that local businesses get involved to really make this a Greenfield event, not just a Ryan & Casey event," Faufaw added.

This year’s event will benefit the public safety programs of the Greenfield police and fire departments.

“When choosing a beneficiary … we try to find a group whose service benefits the local community,” Faufaw added. “With all the budget cuts everywhere, we kept to one of the communities' most basic services: public safety.”

The Brewfest will take place, rain or shine, under tents in the parking lot right next to the Main Street store from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $23 apiece, and include beer, a sample glass you can keep, a food coupon, and collector’s pint glass.